A FRESH & SASSY CONCEPT
Hot Mess Performance Contest
May 18, 18h30 to 20h
Cabaret Mado, 1115 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H2L 2G2

Following the ESSENCE of the dance, we want you to SHOW us your most extravagant, divaesque, bigger than nature… alter ego side. Surprise us with your props, concept, originality and theatrical interpretation.

THE PRELIMS WILL BE MADE VIA VIDEO SUBMISSION AND HOTMESS WILL PICK THE TOP 8 FINALISTS!

VIDEO SUBMISSION
FROM FEBRUARY 11TH to APRIL 1ST, SEND US A SHORT CLIP OF WHAT YOUR CONCEPT IS. THE DURATION OF THE DEMO VIDEO IS 1 MINUTE, CAN BE FREESTYLED, BUT NEEDS TO SHOW YOUR PROP (IF ANY) AND CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE YOUR CONCEPT.
***** Video link can be send at foret_noire@hotmail.ca******

The solo can be choreographed or freestyle on the music of your choice and of a duration of maximum 2:30 minutes The night of the event, the judges Drag queen extraordinaire Barbada, and 2 of Montreal's whackers Princess Shayla and Ebony, will evaluate specific points:
- use of space
- interpretation
- connection with the music
- costume and interpretation
- quality of the whacks
- respect of the dance

Buy both ticket for the HotMess battle May 16 and the Performance Contest May 18 and get a reduction of $10 on your purchase.
https://hotmesswaacking.com/tickets/

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Whacking weekend
May 15: Pre-battle workshops
May 16: HotMess international 2VS2 finals
May 17: Whacking Bootcamp &Chocolate Jungle After Party
May 18: Performance Contest